Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigating fish mortality event on Salt River
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently investigating a widespread fish mortality along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length of the river between the…
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Sports Friday Interview: Coach Marty Linford – Cokeville Football
Marty Linford, head football coach for the Cokeville Panthers, called into First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to preview the upcoming 2026 season.
Star Valley committee launches with Wyoming Community Foundation
Brett Storey, a foundation board member and local committee participant, and Charlie Manganiello, the Wyoming Community Foundation’s director of philanthropy, discussed the effort on August 18 on the Weekday Wake-up. Storey said the committee brings together representatives from throughout…
Sports Friday Interview: Heidi Lawson – Star Valley Booster Club
Heidi Lawson, President and Founder of the Star Valley Booster Club, joined Duke & Dahl during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to promote the club’s plans heading into their first full school year as an official organized non-profit organization….
Cowboys Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 Cowboy basketball season this week. The Pokes will compete in 14 non-conference matchups before kicking off Mountain West play in January with 18…
SVI Sports Night with Jake Hibbard: August 20, 2026
Star Valley Football returns next week for the 2026 Wyoming 3A season, but Jake has you covered a week EARLY with the full season preview. Hear from SVHS head football coach McKay Young, defensive coordinator Kelly Merritt, as well as…
August Afton Town Council
The Afton Town Council met on August 11 for its regular meeting, hearing updates on the town golf course, police activity, tourism, development and infrastructure matters. Bryce Burton reported that the Afton Golf Course has remained in good condition despite…
Independent Obituaries: August 19, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Janet Jacobson Janet Ann Jacobson passed away on June 3, 2026 in…
Lawson working toward getting on the field for the Cowboys
Star Valley’s Cooper Lawson is hard at work in his second season as a member of the Wyoming Cowboys after coming off a redshirt season in 2025. He talked to SVI about making the transition from high school into a…